CSFA EXAM 2026/2027 NEWEST
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADE VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Injury to which of the following arteries is commonly seen
in the tempterm-20oral lobes, where the skull is the
thinnest and meningeal blood vessels are numerous, and
is the usual cause of epidural hematoma?
A.Middle meningeal
B. posterior meningeal
C. Temporal
D. Cerebal Correct Answer A
what is the desired effect when applying a partially
threaded cancellous screw to a bone fragment?
A. Distraction
B. Rotation
C. Compression
D. Subluxation Correct Answer C.
During an abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon initially
isolates the uterus by separating it from the?
A. Bladder
B. Round ligaments
,C. Broad ligaments
D. Cervix Correct Answer B
During a carotid endarterectomy, the final occlusion clamp
to be removed after anastomosis is the?
A. Common carotid
B. Internal carotid
C. External carotid
D. Thyroid branch Correct Answer B
The primary purpose of a robotic device designed to hold
and maneuver a laparoscope is to?
A. Eliminate tremor associated with operating the
endoscope
B. replace the surgeon
C. Decrease set-up time for an endoscope
D. Reduce the incidence of fogging Correct Answer A
During a carotid endarterectomy, the arteries are
unclamped and reclamped before arrteriotomy closure is
performed to?
A. Flush free debris from the carotid
B. Restore complete blood flow to the brain
C. Increase collateral flow
D. Ensure patency of the carotid body Correct Answer A
When opening the aneurysmal sac during resection of an
abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), Which artery is ligated?
,A. Lumbar
B. supine mesenteric
C. Renal
D. Common hepatic Correct Answer A
When entering the skull during a craniotomy, it is
important to prevent excess heat to the skull and to avoid
floating bone dust by?
A. Using a moist sponge to dab the drill site
B. Keeping suction close to the drill site
C. Irrigating at the drill site with saline
D. Using Raney clips to prevent the drill from getting hot
Correct Answer C
During arterial embolectomy, which catheter is used for
clot removal?
A. Sawn-Ganz
B. Groshong
C. Fogarty
D. Broviac Correct Answer C
A 3-way Foley catheter with a 30-cc ballon should be
inserted following a transurethral prostate resection to?
A. Irrigate and facilitate hemostasis
B. Prevent the patient from getting out of bed
C. Keep accurate input and output records
D. Minimize postoperative hypertrophy Correct Answer A
, When should the chest tube be attached to the drainage
system during a thoracotomy?
A. After the thoracic cavity is closed
B. Immediately upon insertion
C. Within an hour of the procedure
D.Upon arrival to the PACU Correct Answer A
A 60-year old obese patient with a history of diabetes and
renal insurfficiency has undergone drainage of an
abdominal abscess through a midline incision. What
should be considered for wound closure?
A. Multifilament, absorbable suture material provides for
optimal wound healing
B. A continuous suture line should be used
C. An interrupted retention suture should be used
D. Use of a blunt surgical needles is a consideration in the
presence of infection Correct Answer C
A 54 year old female presents to the OR with a 4 cm
oblique solar forearm laceration and a 9 cm transverse
dorsal forearm laceration from a dog bite. What suture
method and material is the BEST choice for closure.
A. Interrupted silk
B. Continuous polyglactin
C. Interrupted polypropylene
D. Continuous polyester Correct Answer C
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADE VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Injury to which of the following arteries is commonly seen
in the tempterm-20oral lobes, where the skull is the
thinnest and meningeal blood vessels are numerous, and
is the usual cause of epidural hematoma?
A.Middle meningeal
B. posterior meningeal
C. Temporal
D. Cerebal Correct Answer A
what is the desired effect when applying a partially
threaded cancellous screw to a bone fragment?
A. Distraction
B. Rotation
C. Compression
D. Subluxation Correct Answer C.
During an abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon initially
isolates the uterus by separating it from the?
A. Bladder
B. Round ligaments
,C. Broad ligaments
D. Cervix Correct Answer B
During a carotid endarterectomy, the final occlusion clamp
to be removed after anastomosis is the?
A. Common carotid
B. Internal carotid
C. External carotid
D. Thyroid branch Correct Answer B
The primary purpose of a robotic device designed to hold
and maneuver a laparoscope is to?
A. Eliminate tremor associated with operating the
endoscope
B. replace the surgeon
C. Decrease set-up time for an endoscope
D. Reduce the incidence of fogging Correct Answer A
During a carotid endarterectomy, the arteries are
unclamped and reclamped before arrteriotomy closure is
performed to?
A. Flush free debris from the carotid
B. Restore complete blood flow to the brain
C. Increase collateral flow
D. Ensure patency of the carotid body Correct Answer A
When opening the aneurysmal sac during resection of an
abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), Which artery is ligated?
,A. Lumbar
B. supine mesenteric
C. Renal
D. Common hepatic Correct Answer A
When entering the skull during a craniotomy, it is
important to prevent excess heat to the skull and to avoid
floating bone dust by?
A. Using a moist sponge to dab the drill site
B. Keeping suction close to the drill site
C. Irrigating at the drill site with saline
D. Using Raney clips to prevent the drill from getting hot
Correct Answer C
During arterial embolectomy, which catheter is used for
clot removal?
A. Sawn-Ganz
B. Groshong
C. Fogarty
D. Broviac Correct Answer C
A 3-way Foley catheter with a 30-cc ballon should be
inserted following a transurethral prostate resection to?
A. Irrigate and facilitate hemostasis
B. Prevent the patient from getting out of bed
C. Keep accurate input and output records
D. Minimize postoperative hypertrophy Correct Answer A
, When should the chest tube be attached to the drainage
system during a thoracotomy?
A. After the thoracic cavity is closed
B. Immediately upon insertion
C. Within an hour of the procedure
D.Upon arrival to the PACU Correct Answer A
A 60-year old obese patient with a history of diabetes and
renal insurfficiency has undergone drainage of an
abdominal abscess through a midline incision. What
should be considered for wound closure?
A. Multifilament, absorbable suture material provides for
optimal wound healing
B. A continuous suture line should be used
C. An interrupted retention suture should be used
D. Use of a blunt surgical needles is a consideration in the
presence of infection Correct Answer C
A 54 year old female presents to the OR with a 4 cm
oblique solar forearm laceration and a 9 cm transverse
dorsal forearm laceration from a dog bite. What suture
method and material is the BEST choice for closure.
A. Interrupted silk
B. Continuous polyglactin
C. Interrupted polypropylene
D. Continuous polyester Correct Answer C
